Evidence-based, plain-English guides to constipation, digestion, and gut health from Poopaya.https://poopaya.com/en-ushttps://poopaya.com/articles/soluble-vs-insoluble-fiber-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/soluble-vs-insoluble-fiber-constipation/Fiber comes in two types, and only one has decent evidence for constipation. What the trials say about soluble vs insoluble fiber, why bran can make things worse, and how to add fiber without regretting it.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/postpartum-first-poop/https://poopaya.com/articles/postpartum-first-poop/Why the first poop after birth feels so scary, how long it normally takes, what actually helps, what's safe while breastfeeding, and when to call your midwife.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/toilet-position-for-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/toilet-position-for-constipation/Knees above hips, feet on a stool, lean forward. Why that position helps constipation, what the footstool studies actually measured, and how to test it on your own gut.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/papaya-and-digestion/https://poopaya.com/articles/papaya-and-digestion/Papaya earns its digestive reputation: papain, an enzyme used in supplements and medicine, plus easy-to-digest fiber and water. And one caveat about green papaya.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/prune-juice-for-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/prune-juice-for-constipation/Does prune juice actually work for constipation? What the trials say, how much to drink, how fast to expect results, and when whole prunes beat the juice.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/miralax-not-working/https://poopaya.com/articles/miralax-not-working/MiraLAX generally works in 1 to 3 days, so day 3 with nothing is decision time. What to double-check, what 'not working' can actually mean, and when to call a doctor.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/iron-supplement-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/iron-supplement-constipation/Iron pills constipate about 1 in 8 people. What the trial evidence says about which form to take, how often to take it, and what to do when you're already backed up.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/zofran-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/zofran-constipation/Zofran stops the nausea and stalls your colon. What the trial data says about how common ondansetron constipation is, how long it lasts, and what actually helps.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/magnesium-for-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/magnesium-for-constipation/Which magnesium actually works for constipation? What the trials say about citrate, glycinate, and oxide, how much to take, when, and how fast it works.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/how-to-track-bowel-movements/https://poopaya.com/articles/how-to-track-bowel-movements/How to keep a bowel movement log that's actually useful: the five things to record, how long to track, and why a stool diary beats memory for constipation.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/abdominal-massage-for-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/abdominal-massage-for-constipation/How to do abdominal massage for constipation: the 3-step clockwise technique, what the clinical research shows, how often to do it, and when results typically come.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/best-poop-tracker-app-iphone/https://poopaya.com/articles/best-poop-tracker-app-iphone/A founder's honest comparison of the best poop and bowel movement tracker apps for iPhone in 2026, with features, prices, and ratings verified on the App Store.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/glp-1-constipation/https://poopaya.com/articles/glp-1-constipation/Why Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and other GLP-1 meds cause constipation, how long it really lasts, and the step-by-step relief ladder clinicians suggest.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://poopaya.com/articles/understanding-bristol-stool-scale/https://poopaya.com/articles/understanding-bristol-stool-scale/The Bristol Stool Scale explained: all 7 stool types, what they say about transit time, and how to track your type to spot patterns over time.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT